How to Design One Health Related PhD Training - Learning From the University of Tartu

Aavo Lang (MD, PhD)
University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia | Estonian University of Life Sciences - Institute of Veterinary Medicine
22nd of October, at 10:00 AM Estonian Time
In this session, Aavo Lang will provide an in-depth look at the structure of doctoral studies, covering key topics such as regulations, governance, and requirements from admission to graduation. The discussion will also highlight IT solutions and processes that streamline the doctoral journey in the Faculty of Medicine.
Aavo Lang graduated with an MD from the University of Tartu, where he also completed his PhD. Currently, his primary role is teaching human physiology to medical and dentistry students. In addition, he holds a part-time position at the Faculty of Medicine, where he focuses on reforming doctoral studies, drafting regulations, and overseeing the admission, follow-up, and defence processes.
His diverse professional experience includes work at the University of Helsinki and Nottingham University. Aavo Lang has been actively involved in laboratory animal science, serving on the editorial board of scientific journals, the Scand-LAS board, and contributing to various European networks.
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Funded by the European Union through HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions under grant agreement № 101079349 “Boosting the One Health Research Excellence and Management Capacity of the Estonian University of Life Sciences.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Research Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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